Summit Real Estate Blog

Shopping for a Condo: Key concerns

Shopping for a Condo: Key concerns

Question: It looks like the only property I can afford to buy is a condo. One concern I have is that it will be too noisy. What else should I take into consideration? Answer: Because inadequate soundproofing is the chief complaint of condominium and ...

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Where to go to study comparable sales

Where to go to study comparable sales

Question: I am buying a property in a small subdivision near Dillon where there have been very few sales in the past few years. I would like to study comparable sales in order to get comfortable with the price, but there aren’t any. Where else can I ...

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Do I need an attorney to represent me when I buy?

Do I need an attorney to represent me when I buy?

Question: I want to buy a home in Frisco. Do I need an attorney to represent me when I buy?  Answer: Not necessarily. Whether you will need to hire an attorney depends on where you buy or the complexity of the transaction. In New Jersey, you're ...

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Renting your home vs selling it now

Renting your home vs selling it now

Question: We’re moving out of Summit County and have considered keeping our home and using it as a rental. Do you have any comments on using it as a rental as opposed to selling it now?   Answer: Renting your home out may seem like a great ...

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Personalizing your new home with minimal expense

Personalizing your new home with minimal expense

Question: We have just purchased a small condo as our first home. I’m excited to begin personalizing it to make it look like “home” but don’t know where to begin. Any suggestions on how to do this at minimal expense?  Answer: Collections of family ...

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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?

Question: We are in the fortunate position to be able to consider paying off our home loan early. What are advisors saying about doing this in today’s economy?  Answer: With many homeowners' bank accounts swollen with stock dividends and larger ...

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